25TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 11-15-2026 10:00AM Worship
25TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
11-15-2026 10:00AM Worship (in person and online)
+ We Rejoice in the Spirit +
THE OPENING RITE:
L The day of the Lord is at hand, it might arrive any moment, and if we are not awake or sober…
C we might not be ready!
L And if we are not careful and prepared…
C one day it will be too late!
L And if we are not very wise and responsible…
C one day we will come up short!
L Therefore, on this day, we want to be honest about our lives and seek God’s mercy.
C We confess, Lord, that we have been forgetful of your many blessings,
and neglectful of our God-given time and abilities.
We confess that we have placed our trust in silver or gold, in anything and everything,
rather than in your saving activity.
We confess that we have followed our cravings in searching for pleasure and distraction
rather than serving you by loving others.
While there is still life in us, forgive us our sins and failings.
While there is still time before us, give us a second chance. Have mercy on us, Lord! Amen.
L Saint Paul writes in today’s Second Reading that you are all children of light and of the day… not children of the night or
of darkness… and through the salvation that is in (+) Jesus Christ, you are saved and forgiven, you are God’s beloved
children now. So take the grace now, live the grace now, follow Christ now, believe now, serve God now, be worthy of
God’s trust, invest yourself and don’t bury your light, don’t bury your life, don’t watch your God-given gifts rust and fade
away! Hallelujah!
OPENING SONG: “WE HAVE COME INTO THIS HOUSE” Tan #174
(1) We have come into this house to gather in His name and worship Him.
We have come into His house to gather in His name and worship Him.
We have come into His house to gather in His name and worship Christ the Lord.
Worship Him, Christ the Lord.
(2) So, forget about yourself and concentrate on Him and worship Him.
So, forget about yourself and concentrate on Him and worship Him.
So, forget about yourself and concentrate on Him and worship Christ the Lord.
Worship Him, Christ the Lord.
(3) Let us lift up holy hands, magnify His name and worship Him.
Let us lift up holy hands, magnify His name and worship Him.
Let us lift up holy hands, magnify His name and worship Christ the Lord.
Worship Him, Christ the Lord.
THE PRAYER OF THE DAY (together):
Loving God, the gift of your Son Jesus is the life-changing treasure that is truly beyond measure!
Your generosity and goodness astound and inspire us.
May we be worthy of your trust and responsible in your outreach to a desperate world.
We want to be ready when the trumpet sounds, when the saints go marching in. Amen.
+ We Receive God’s Saving Word +
FIRST READING: ZEPHANIAH 1:7, 12-18
[The DAY OF THE LORD will be a day of wrath and distress. Look out!]
SECOND READING: 1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11 (not printed today)
[The DAY OF THE LORD will arrive like a thief in the night. Be ready!]
GOSPEL VERSE: “Victory is mine, victory is mine, victory today is mine!
I TOLD SATAN ‘GET THEE BEHIND!’… victory today is mine!
(2) Joy is mine…
(3) Peace is mine…”
HOLY GOSPEL: MATTHEW 25:14-30
[The DAY OF THE LORD will bring joy or judgment. Be faithful to the Lord’s trust!]
SONG SELECTION ALL SAINTS CHOIR
THE SERMON: Pastor Neil or Pastor Gwen
SONG RESPONSE: “I SURRENDER ALL” Tan #396
(1) All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give.
I will ever love and trust Him, in His presence daily live.
I surrender all… I surrender all… All to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all!
(2) All to Jesus I surrender, humbly at His feet I bow.
Worldly pleasures forsaken, Take me, Jesus, take me now.
(3) All to Jesus I surrender, Make me, Savior, wholly Thine
Fill me with Thy Holy Spirit, truly know that Thou art mine.
(4) All to Jesus I surrender, Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power, let Thy blessings fall on me.
THE APOSTLES’ CREED (together):
I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell.
On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
THE PRAYERS… We pray for NEW LIFE in the Spirit and the MISSION of the Church to the world!
+ We Share God’s Holy Meal +
THE PEACE GREETING… We offer words and signs of GOD’S LOVE alive and real among us!
OFFERING OF TITHES (10%) AND GIFTS… Put your time, treasures, and talents to good use.
In the Sanctuary, place your offering in the offering plate or scan the QR code on the screen.
At home, mail a check or money order to St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2169 74th Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 or scan the QR code on the screen. You can also contribute online through bit.ly/stpetersgiving and set up a one-time donation or a recurring weekly gift to the categories you select. Or you can text Give+ at 833-914-0896 and follow the instructions for your contribution. Thank God, praise God, and serve God with your faithful giving.
SONG SELECTION: ALL SAINTS CHOIR
THE OFFERTORY SONG: “Thank you, Lord… thank you, Lord… thank you, Lord… I just want to thank you, Lord!
(2) Been so good…
(3) Love you, Lord…”
OFFERING PRAYER led by the Communion Assistant:
God of grace and glory, we thank you for the gift of creation and the gift of our lives,
for the gift of salvation and the gift of Jesus Christ,
for the gift of your Holy Spirit and the gift of your Church.
Take our attitude of gratitude and transform it into caring and sharing towards the least, the lost,
and the lonely all over the face of this earth.
Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an everflowing stream. Amen.
THE PREFACE:
L The Lord be with you. C And also with you.
L Lift up your hearts! C We lift them up in love for God!
L Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give God our thanks and praise.
L Almighty God, today we celebrate Christ’s coming among us in the word of life and the feast of victory.
Today we want to humble ourselves, repent, and be grateful for the gift of God’s saving grace.
Today we pray to do our best to serve Christ in faith, hope, and love.
And today we add our voices with all the faithful of every time and place in singing…
C [singing]… (1) “O when the saints go marching in… O when the saints go marching in…
O Lord, I want to be in that number – when the saints go marching in!
(2) O when they gather ‘round that throne…
(3) O when they crown him King of kings…
(4) And on that hallelujah day…”
THE EUCHARISTIC WORDS by the Celebrant, who recalls and re-enacts Jesus’ Holy Meal.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (spoken)
COMMUNION AND BLESSINGS… All believers in Christ are welcome at the Lord’s Table! If it is too cold in our sanctuary without heat, we are downstairs for worship. We will give you instructions for receiving the wafer and either wine or grape juice.
COMMUNION SONG: “LET US BREAK BREAD TOGETHER” Brown #123
(1) Let us break bread together…
(2) Let us drink wine together…
(3) Let us praise God together…
COMMUNION SONG: “THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE” Brown #65
(1) This little light of mine…
(2) Everywhere I go…
(3) Jesus gave it to me…
(4) Shine, shine, shine…
(5) In my neighborhood…
THE COMMUNION BLESSING by the Celebrant after all have communed.
POST-COMMUNION PRAYER by the Communion Assistant.
+ We Rejoice in Our Mission +
THE BENEDICTION by the Pastor…We are sent forth to be and become the BODY OF CHRIST for the world!
CLOSING SONG: “WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN” Tan #594
(1) Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, sing His mercy and His grace;
In the mansions bright and blessed He’ll prepare for us a place.
WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN, WHAT A DAY OF REJOICING THAT WILL BE!
WHEN WE ALL SEE JESUS, WE’LL SING AND SHOUT THE VICTORY!
(2) While we walk the pilgrim pathway clouds will overspread the sky;
But when traveling days are over not a shadow, not a sigh.
(3) Let us then be true and faithful, trusting, serving every day;
Just one glimpse of Him in glory will the toils of life repay.
(4) Onward to the prize before us! Soon His beauty we’ll behold.
Soon the pearly gates will open – We shall tread the streets of gold!